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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 705.60, 973.26 and 558

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 705.60, 973.26 and 558 is: 769.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    705.60 : 973.26 = 558 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    705.60/973.26 = 558/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    705.60x = 973.26 × 558
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    705.60x = 543,079.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543,079.08/705.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 769.67

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